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1、2021 届东营区史口镇中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项 A Experts say that if food were a country,it would rank second behind theUSas one of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters.The reason is the rising demand for meat.Animal farming is respons
2、ible for 14.5 percent of global methane emissions.While cowsare the worst contributors,pigs,sheep,donkeys and other animals play a part as well.Animal agriculture also causes land to become damaged,water to be polluted and forests to get destroyed.With the world population forecast to rise to 9.8 bi
3、llion by 2050,things are only looking worse for our already decreasing natural resources.While going vegetarian would help,meat consumption is too deep-rooted in most Western diets to allow for such a sharp,permanent change.That is why experts are advocating substituting some of the beef,chicken,or
4、pork with ordinary insects!Insects,which grow into adults within a matter of months,if not weeks,are ready for consumption much faster than domestic animals.They also require much less room,use less water and food,and produce far less greenhouse gas than animals.Of the 1.1 million insect species wor
5、ldwide,scientists have identified 1,700 as eatable.Among them are ants,grasshoppers,grubs,and earthworms.Just like animals,each insect has a different taste.Tree worms taste just like pork,and grubs are similar to smoked meat.While eating insects might be a new concept for Western people,over 2 bill
6、ion people worldwide consume insects as a regular part of their diet.Besides being delicious,insects are high in protein,have very few calories,and are free of the saturated fat found in animal meat.Insects can be prepared in many ways.Creative cooks can use them to cook protein-rich soup,make baked
7、 treats,and even fry a few with vegetables.So eat insects-both your body and Mother Earth will thank you for it!1.Which of the following animals contribute the most to global methane emissions?A.Sheep.B.Donkeys.C.Cows.D.Pigs.2.How is the third paragraph developed?A.By making comparisons.B.By providi
8、ng examples.C.By listing data.D.By asking questions.3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Few people eat insects regularly.B.Ordinary insects are high in fat.C.Insects contain various vitamins.D.Saturated fat is harmful to health.B On the night of September 19,1961,Betty Hill and her husb
9、and Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls.They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star.Barney,stimulated at her excitement,said it wa
10、s probably just a wandering aeroplane.Whatever it was,it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look.What they said happened next,changed their lives.The flying object was noiseless.It appeared to be spinning.It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the t
11、ale of Betty Hill,a New Hampshire social worker who,with Barney,a postal worker,claimed to be kidnapped by aliens,who were from outer space,on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience,Hill,who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home,aged 85,became a cele
12、brity on the UFO circuit and was known as the“first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly,at the time of the incident,the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky.Later,troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains,the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠)where the full st
13、ory came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon,an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m.,unable to account for two lost hours.They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes,deep signs on the tops of Barneys best shoes,Betty
14、s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months,the psychiatrist concluded the Hills lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961“appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the
15、 Hills”.Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality,Simon could not say,but he said he was convinced they had not been lying.He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were“comparatively rare”before 1975
16、.After a movie,“The UFO Incident”,about the Hills came out,however,such stories increased.4.When they saw the strange object in the sky,Barney and Betty Hill _.A.were astonished at its strange flight and noise B.regarded it as just a wandering car following them C.realized immediately what the dange
17、r it might cause D.showed curiosity in discovering what it really was 5.The word“Intriguingly”in paragraph 6 most probably means“_”.A.Ridiculously B.Temporarily C.Remarkably D.Mysteriously 6.The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because _.A.they had lots of secrets in their lives after t
18、he strange experience B.their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experience C.they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expert D.they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them 7.This article was written in order to _.A.describe an unusual event to the reader
19、s B.convince readers of the existence of UFOs C.record how people were caught by aliens D.warn people of the dangers the UFOs cause C Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional(情感的)intelligence.Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything
20、desirable in a persons makeup that cannotbe measured by an IQ test,such as character,motivation,confidence,mental stability,optimism and“people skills.”Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities,but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligen
21、ce.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes.The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients,while a cheater might use it to control potential vic
22、tims.Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support,the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful.The most positive aspect of this
23、 popularization is a new and much needed emphasis(重视)on emotion by employers,educators and others interested in promoting social well-being.The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adap
24、tively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable,we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion.It is our hope that in coming decades,advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角)f
25、rom which to study how people manage their lives.Emotional intelligence,with its focus on both head and heart,may serve to point us in the right direction.8.What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A.It can be measured by anIQ test.B.It helps to exercise a persons mind.C.It includ
26、es a set of emotional skills.D.It refers to a persons positive qualities.9.Why does the author mention“doctor”and“cheater”in paragraph 2?A.To explain a rule.B.To clarify a concept.C.To present a fact.D.To make a prediction.10.What is the authors attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligen
27、ce?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.11.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?A.Its appeal to the public.B.Expectations for future studies.C.Its practical application.D.Scientists with new perspectives.D When Alex Linwas 11 years old,he read an
28、alarming article in the newspaper,which said that people were burying old computers in backyards,throwing TVs into streams,and dumping(丢弃)cell phones in the garbage.This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment,getting into crops,animals,water suppl
29、ies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network.Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste?The team spent several
30、 weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans.They learned how to dispose(处置)of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled.Then,they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight know what e-waste was,let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex a
31、nd his friends went into action.They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students,asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot.The drive lasted two days,and they collected over 9,500 kilograms of e-waste.The next step was to set up a long-te
32、rm e-waste drop-off center for the town.After some research,theyd learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling.So,they began learning to retrofit(翻新)computers themselves and distributed them to students who didnt have their
33、own.In this way,they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste,the drop-off center wasnt enough.Lawswould have to be passed.In 2016,WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town,which required companies that manufactured or sol
34、d electronics to take back e-waste.The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste.Because of the work of WIN,more and more people,like Alex and his team,are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste.As Alex says,“Todays technology should not become tomorrows harmful garbage.”12.What was Al
35、exs worry after he read the article?A.The littering of e-waste.B.The recycling of plastic.C.The change of environment.D.At 11 p.m.on Monday.13.What did Alex do to start the project?A.Set up WIN.B.Collect information.C.Ask friends for help.D.The overuse of old computer.14.Which can best describe the
36、way Alex and his team did their work?A.Traditional.B.Competitive.C.Scientific.D.Convenient.15.What message does the story convey?A.There is no end to perfection.B.success comes through failure.C.Every positive attitude has a reward.D.young people can make a big difference.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
37、阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Nowadays people tend to digitalise everything from watches to fridges.It seems you can choose any item labeled as“smart”._16_.However,there are plenty that can be used to reduce emissions and save money.If youre a part of the digitalisation movement，you migh
38、t be interested in the concept of smart homes.It means that every element ofyour house can be controlled from a panel on the wall or your phone._17_.Use your mobile to power them on or off，and you may feel truly modern or truly lazy.Aside from the benefits of living a more comfortable life,this pres
39、ents an opportunity to cut down on your electrical bills.Electricity generation today represents 31%of total global fossil fuel use and around 40%of all energy-related CO2emissions._18_It is considered as the first step to prevent global climate change.Connect a smart thermometer to the heating and
40、cooling system and set a specific temperature at which the heating begins to work.Doing so,the room will be at a desired temperature when necessary and switches on a power-saving mode when not occupied.Similarly,by installing a CO2sensor,you can have an automated ventilation(通风)system._19_.In a 150,
41、000m2office complex near Munich，called Campeon,energy costs of up to 117,067 Euro were saved after the use of environmental control devices this year.In this way,they are contributing to a large decrease in CO2emissions.Clearly,smart homes are about much more than just living a comfortable life._20_
42、.A.It is actually about living a green life B.Smart devices have been installed worldwide nowadays C.It starts working only when CO2concentrations reach a certain limit D.There seem to be an ocean of such so-called“smart”inventions E.Bearing this in mind,measures should be taken to make buildings mo
43、re energy-efficient F.Alternative energy must be discovered before the fossil fuel runs out in the future G.This includes basics such as heating and lighting and many other appliances 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Mr.Bean quickly shut t
44、he back door of the ambulance and started the engine.Inside were the_21_parents,Mr.and Mrs.Green.She was holding their baby daughter Sally.The little girl had_22_food stuck in her throat and could hardly breathe.Mr.Bean,_23_his siren(报警器),and started speeding towards the nearest hospital,fighting ag
45、ainst_24_.The cars ahead of him pulled out of the way as he drove through the_25_street.From the back of the_26_the parents were shouting at him to_27_,since Sally had almost_28_breathing.In front of him he saw some traffic lights,with the red“STOP”light shining.Mr.Bean knew that he had no time to_2
46、9_,so he drove straight past the traffic lights,_30_his left and right as he did so.Coming towards him from his right was a taxi.The driver had the windows_31_,since the car was air-conditioned,and he was listening to the radio.He did not_32_the ambulance.The lights were green,so he drove straight_3
47、3_into the path of the ambulance.Mr.White tried to stop his ambulance but it was too late.It hit the taxi.Luckily,no one was hurt.Mr.Bean looked back to see_34_Sally was.He was astonished to see relief instead of_35_on the faces of the parents.“Look!“cried Mrs.Green.“She is_36_again.”“It must have b
48、een the_37_.”said Mr.Green.“It_38_the food out of her throat.”The babys color1 was turning to normal,and she was crying in a loud but healthy_39_.They were all joyful,and_40_forgot about the accident,the taxi,and the lines of cars all around them.21.A.worried B.angry C.happy D.surprised 22.A.any B.s
49、ome C.none D.no 23.A.turned down B.turned on C.turned off D.turned up 24.A.police B.enemy C.lights D.time 25.A.empty B.deserted C.busy D.large 26.A.street B.car C.road D.ambulance 27.A.hurry B.continue C.ride D.drive 28.A.kept B.stopped C.prevented D.forbade 29.A.think B.look C.lose D.shout 30.A.loo
50、king to B.looking at C.looking for D.looking out 31.A.open B.clean C.closed D.down 32.A.hear B.see C.find D.notice 33.A.away B.on C.off D.out 34.A.who B.what C.where D.how 35.A.pleasure B.anger C.fear D.surprise 36.A.breathing B.crying C.smiling D.speaking 37.A.traffic B.policeman C.car D.crash 38.A